DIY Vegan Hot Chocolate (sugar-free & gluten-free)
This simple but delicious vegan hot chocolate contains only 5 whole food ingredients and takes minutes to make. It's also surprisingly good for you!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: healthy, vegan
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Elizabeth Emery
- 1 heaped tbsp cacao powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ cups coconut, almond or oat milk
- 4 small pitted dates (use 2 if using larger Medjool dates) or 2 tablespoon date paste
- 1 tablespoon your favourite nut butter
Toppings - try adding whipped coconut cream or sprinkling cacao, cinnamon or raw vanilla powder on top of your hot chocolate to take it to the next level.
Nut Free - For a nut-free option, simply omit the brazil nuts and use seed butter instead of nut butter.
IMPORTANT - You must use a high speed blender for this recipe, and blend until the drink is completely smooth. If you don't, you'll likely end up with lumpy hot chocolate, which is not fun. Trust me.